Question
State two characteristics of the cottage industries in India.
Answer
[ Definition: Cottage industry is a business or manufacturing activity carried on in people's homes such as weaving. ]
- It requires little capital to set up and run
- It is labour intensive
- It relies on simple equipment/tools
- Different establishments are owned by individuals / families
- Uses locally available raw materials
- The products are mainly for local market
- The industrial establishments are widespread in the country / located in homes.
- Labour is provided by family members
- It requires little capital to set up and run
- It is labour intensive
- It relies on simple equipment/tools
- Different establishments are owned by individuals / families
- Uses locally available raw materials
- The products are mainly for local market
- The industrial establishments are widespread in the country / located in homes.
- Labour is provided by family members
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